Head Coach
Shane Heirman
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About Incarnate Word Cardinals Basketball
Incarnate Word Cardinals is a D1 men's basketball program in the Southland Conference. The campus is in San Antonio, TX. Head coach: Shane Heirman. Use the coach contacts on this page for outreach. Confirm staff and eligibility requirements on the school's official athletics site.
What Recruits Should Know About Targeting Incarnate Word Cardinals
D1 coaches build rosters through consistent evaluation of film, in-person scouting at exposure events, and referrals from trusted coaching networks. Getting on Incarnate Word Cardinals's radar requires more than sending a generic email. It means having your film, eligibility paperwork, and academic transcripts ready before you make first contact.
Players who receive roster consideration at the D1 level demonstrate improvement over time, not just raw talent at a single event. A structured development program that tracks your progress and connects you with the right coaches can significantly accelerate your recruiting timeline.
Coach Connections That Open Doors to Incarnate Word Cardinals
FCP's coaching staff maintains relationships with programs across D1, built through years of placing players at the college level. When an FCP coach calls a staff member at Incarnate Word Cardinals, that call gets returned. Those coach-to-coach referrals are often what converts a prospect from "film received" to "offer extended."
Our post-graduate program leverages those connections to create real recruiting opportunities for players who have done the work to be ready. Apply to FCP and join a program with a track record of college placements.
Whether you're a current high school player exploring options through our high school program or a graduate looking for a post-grad year, FCP provides the coaching, competition, and college placement support to help you reach programs like Incarnate Word Cardinals.
Net price
$17,483/yr
Below D1 median ($17,886)
Grad rate
53%
Below D1 median (67%)
Enrollment
4,440
Below D1 median (9,019)
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
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College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,856 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $14,343 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $14,540 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $17,911 / year
- $110,001+
- $27,991 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 4,440
- Average net price
- $17,483 / year
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $38,650 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $38,650 / year
- Graduation rate
- 53%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Data compiled by Florida Coastal Prep · floridacoastalprep.com/d1-basketball-programs/
Notable NBA/pro alumni
- David Robinson Spurs 1989–2003
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East Texas A&M
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Location Commerce, TX | Enrollment 9,912 | Avg. net price $13,974 |
Houston Christian
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Location Houston, TX | Enrollment 2,886 | Avg. net price $19,294 |
Incarnate Word
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Location San Antonio, TX | Enrollment 4,440 | Avg. net price $17,483 |
Lamar
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Location Beaumont, TX | Enrollment 8,150 | Avg. net price $7,984 |
McNeese
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Location Lake Charles, LA | Enrollment 5,005 | Avg. net price $11,228 |
New Orleans
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Location New Orleans, LA | Enrollment 4,638 | Avg. net price $7,761 |
Nicholls
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Location Thibodaux, LA | Enrollment 4,737 | Avg. net price $13,357 |
Northwestern State
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Location Natchitoches, LA | Enrollment 5,519 | Avg. net price $12,842 |
Southeastern Louisiana
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Location Hammond, LA | Enrollment 9,514 | Avg. net price $12,468 |
Stephen F. Austin
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Location Nacogdoches, TX | Enrollment 8,728 | Avg. net price $15,928 |
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi
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Location Corpus Christi, TX | Enrollment 8,034 | Avg. net price $13,843 |
UT Rio Grande Valley
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Location Edinburg, TX | Enrollment 28,666 | Avg. net price $4,858 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Incarnate Word D1?
Yes, Incarnate Word is an NCAA Division I program in the Southland Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Incarnate Word men's basketball.
What conference is Incarnate Word in?
Incarnate Word competes in the Southland Conference for D1 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Incarnate Word?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $17,483 per year for students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Incarnate Word?
College Scorecard reports approximately 4,440 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Incarnate Word?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D1, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D1 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Build the Profile Incarnate Word Cardinals Coaches Want to See
Coaches at D1 programs aren't just looking for talent. They're looking for the right film, academic eligibility, and competitive résumé. FCP gives you all three, structured around the evaluation standards that programs like Incarnate Word Cardinals use every recruiting cycle.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.